Hook Wood

Wood, Forest in Surrey Mole Valley

England

Hook Wood

Tyrrell's Wood Golf Club The club house is in the distance.
Tyrrell's Wood Golf Club Credit: James Emmans

Hook Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Surrey, England. Covering an area of approximately 136 acres, it is nestled within the North Downs, a range of chalk hills that stretches across southern England. The wood is part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a designation that highlights its exceptional landscape and ecological value.

Hook Wood is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that offers shade and shelter to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodland floor is adorned with bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic during the spring, creating a vibrant carpet of colors. Various species of fungi thrive in the damp and shady conditions, adding to the wood's natural charm.

The woodland is crisscrossed by numerous footpaths, inviting visitors to explore its tranquil surroundings. One of the popular trails is the North Downs Way, a long-distance footpath that passes through the wood and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a multitude of bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Hook Wood provides a peaceful and serene environment for visitors to enjoy recreational activities such as walking, jogging, and picnicking. The wood's natural beauty and tranquility make it an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature and appreciate the wonders of the Surrey countryside.

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Tyrrell's Wood Golf Club The club house is in the distance.
Tyrrell's Wood Golf Club
The club house is in the distance.
Bridleway on the northern edge of Cherkley Woods Beech leaves forming a thick carpet.

The path is near the car park on Mill Way.
Bridleway on the northern edge of Cherkley Woods
Beech leaves forming a thick carpet. The path is near the car park on Mill Way.
Bridleway towards Downside Manor A very old metal fence on its last legs, marks the boundary of the Tyrrell's Wood Golf Club. 

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Bridleway towards Downside Manor
A very old metal fence on its last legs, marks the boundary of the Tyrrell's Wood Golf Club. Info - LinkExternal link
Witness Oak sculpture by sculptor John Merrill at Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War Centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust.  Inscribed inside it are extracts from 7 poems by World War I poets.  In the background is one of the statues forming part of Patrick Wall's Regiment of Trees.
Witness
Oak sculpture by sculptor John Merrill at Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War Centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Inscribed inside it are extracts from 7 poems by World War I poets. In the background is one of the statues forming part of Patrick Wall's Regiment of Trees.
Witness Oak sculpture by sculptor John Merrill at Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust.  Inscribed inside it are extracts from 7 poems by World War I poets.
Witness
Oak sculpture by sculptor John Merrill at Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Inscribed inside it are extracts from 7 poems by World War I poets.
The Regiment of Trees A group of 12 statues by Patrick Wall in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust.  The artwork commemorates the inspection of troops on Epsom Downs  by Lord Kitchener in January 1915.  In the background is John Merrill's sculpture Witness (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6945200">TQ2057 : Witness</a>).
The Regiment of Trees
A group of 12 statues by Patrick Wall in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. The artwork commemorates the inspection of troops on Epsom Downs by Lord Kitchener in January 1915. In the background is John Merrill's sculpture Witness (see TQ2057 : Witness).
The Regiment of Trees One of a group of 12 statues by Patrick Wall in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust.  The artwork commemorates the inspection of troops on Epsom Downs by Lord Kitchener in January 1915.  In the background is John Merrill's sculpture Witness (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6945200">TQ2057 : Witness</a>).
The Regiment of Trees
One of a group of 12 statues by Patrick Wall in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. The artwork commemorates the inspection of troops on Epsom Downs by Lord Kitchener in January 1915. In the background is John Merrill's sculpture Witness (see TQ2057 : Witness).
The Regiment of Trees One of a group of 12 statues by Patrick Wall in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust.  The artwork commemorates the inspection of troops on Epsom Downs by Lord Kitchener in January 1915.  In the background is John Merrill's sculpture Witness (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6945200">TQ2057 : Witness</a>).
The Regiment of Trees
One of a group of 12 statues by Patrick Wall in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. The artwork commemorates the inspection of troops on Epsom Downs by Lord Kitchener in January 1915. In the background is John Merrill's sculpture Witness (see TQ2057 : Witness).
Jutland Wood Area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust.  Each of the 14 boards created by Andrew Lapthorn commemorates a ship lost in the Battle of Jutland in 2016, listing the numbers from each drowned or surviving.
Jutland Wood
Area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Each of the 14 boards created by Andrew Lapthorn commemorates a ship lost in the Battle of Jutland in 2016, listing the numbers from each drowned or surviving.
Jutland Wood Area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust.  Each of the 14 boards created by Andrew Lapthorn commemorates a ship lost in the Battle of Jutland in 1916, listing the numbers from each drowned or surviving.
Jutland Wood
Area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Each of the 14 boards created by Andrew Lapthorn commemorates a ship lost in the Battle of Jutland in 1916, listing the numbers from each drowned or surviving.
Jutland Wood A seat and figure in Jutland Wood, an area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust.  The seat is by Andrew Lapthorn and the figure is by Christine Charlesworth. 
Jutland Wood commemorates the Battle of Jutland in 1916, and the figure has two sides - the far side looking towards the original woodland in the background, which would have been in existence at the time of the battle, depicts a sailor in 1916 uniform, while the side seen here, looking towards the future woodland and depicts a sailor in 2016 uniform.
Jutland Wood
A seat and figure in Jutland Wood, an area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. The seat is by Andrew Lapthorn and the figure is by Christine Charlesworth. Jutland Wood commemorates the Battle of Jutland in 1916, and the figure has two sides - the far side looking towards the original woodland in the background, which would have been in existence at the time of the battle, depicts a sailor in 1916 uniform, while the side seen here, looking towards the future woodland and depicts a sailor in 2016 uniform.
Jutland Wood A seat and figure in Jutland Wood, an area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust.  The seat is by Andrew Lapthorn and the figure is by Christine Charlesworth. 
Jutland Wood commemorates the Battle of Jutland in 1916, and the figure has two sides - the far side looking towards the original woodland in the background, which would have been in existence at the time of the battle, depicts a sailor in 1916 uniform, while the side seen here, looking towards the future woodland and depicts a sailor in 2016 uniform.
Jutland Wood
A seat and figure in Jutland Wood, an area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. The seat is by Andrew Lapthorn and the figure is by Christine Charlesworth. Jutland Wood commemorates the Battle of Jutland in 1916, and the figure has two sides - the far side looking towards the original woodland in the background, which would have been in existence at the time of the battle, depicts a sailor in 1916 uniform, while the side seen here, looking towards the future woodland and depicts a sailor in 2016 uniform.
Langley Vale Wood A section of Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust, with the Queen's Stand and Duchess's Stand of Epsom Downs Racecourse in the background.
Langley Vale Wood
A section of Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust, with the Queen's Stand and Duchess's Stand of Epsom Downs Racecourse in the background.
Langley Vale Wood A section of Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust, with distant views of Tolworth Tower, Wembley Stadium and One West Point in Acton.
Langley Vale Wood
A section of Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust, with distant views of Tolworth Tower, Wembley Stadium and One West Point in Acton.
Bridleway 492. Headley Heath Heading south from by the main car park.
Bridleway 492. Headley Heath
Heading south from by the main car park.
M25 clockwise - Sturt's Lane Bridge Giving access to Frith Park off to the left.
M25 clockwise - Sturt's Lane Bridge
Giving access to Frith Park off to the left.
M25 clockwise - sign gantry Reference 4565A, as stencilled on an upright. 4565B applies to the other carriageway. Deciphering the number using the distance markers at intervals along the road, the 565 seems to locate the feature at 56.5 km from datum, the 4 at a guess the type of feature.
M25 clockwise - sign gantry
Reference 4565A, as stencilled on an upright. 4565B applies to the other carriageway. Deciphering the number using the distance markers at intervals along the road, the 565 seems to locate the feature at 56.5 km from datum, the 4 at a guess the type of feature.
M25 clockwise
M25 clockwise
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Hook Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ2055 (Lat: 51.285133, Lng: -0.27144789)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Mole Valley

Police Authority: Surrey

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